The Former Head of Washington DC Schools Spoke to State Lawmakers Today About Her Plan to Reform Schools

Michelle Rhee talked about her support for vouchers for needy kids. She blamed a failed education system for low student performance.

"The dysfunctional public school system isn't this way by accident," she told a house education committee. " It has never been driven by the special interest of the children."

Rhee is also pushing for a strong federal department of Education and school accountability. Georgia lawmakers are looking to expand Georgia's voucher system currently available only for special needs public school students.